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» MaryS_9 - I suppose that by being a breastfeeding mom, I don't necessarily
I suppose that by being a breastfeeding mom, I don't necessarily pay enough attention to formula companies. Wow! I can't believe a company would put money ahead of babies! That just seems criminal! I'm glad I found your article.Mary Stubley
Infants-Editor
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Bonny Albo
- >sigh<
And to think that our doctor suggested using Carnation
And to think that our doctor suggested using Carnation if we were "planning" on bottlefeeding, since it was "easier to digest" and "more like breastmilk". Hmm......
I am just glad that wonderful articles like these reinforce my decision to continue to breastfeed my daughter, now 9 months old. Thanks for the great work, Amy!
Bonny Albo
Work at Home Parents
-- posted by Bonny Albo
» accondra - Hi Mary and Bonny! Thanks for stopping by and contributing to
Hi Mary and Bonny!Thanks for stopping by and contributing to the discussion!
It really is amazing, and disillusioning, to learn of the financial motivations behind formula marketing. Dia Michels has cowritten an excellent book on this subject-- "Milk, Money, and Madness: The Culture and Politics of Breastfeeding".
I want to clarify that this article is not intended to attack the choices of women who bottle feed-- it's simply meant to point out the dubious marketing practics of certain formula companies. It's great to hear from other nursing mothers, though, so thanks for sharing your experiences-- although my first daughter had difficulties breastfeeding, my last two have been ardent nursers!
Whatever our mothering choices, it's great to see so many parenting topics on Suite 101-- I encourage everyone to check out Infants and Work at Home Parents!
Amy
-- posted by accondra
» CoryB - What saddenes me the most are the vast majority of moms, mother-
What saddenes me the most are the vast majority of moms, mother-in laws and doctors that buy into this advertising crap! When did our society (women in particular) as a whole stop trusting our instincts (remember womens intuition?) and start relying on the unsubstantiated, unhelpful and downright dangerous advice of... anyone?Whats next? " New finding now shows that a womans womb is NOT the optimal place to grow a child! New 'Baby Grow Good' for only 195.95 will provide the best growing container for your little angel. No more morning sickness, lost time from work, or that embarassing fat tummy! The 'Baby Grow Good' can even be hidden away in a basement or garage when company comes a callin' or plugged into any convenient outlet while you're away on vacation.
So keep your cigarettes, keep your alcohol and keep your figure!!
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-- posted by CoryB
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